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Job Description – Warehouse Manager

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Location: Totton, Hampshire

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours

Salary: £21,651 – £22,790 (We normally offer a starting salary at the start of the range)

We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We are a Disability Confident Employer that welcome disabled applicants and provide reasonable adjustments.

About FareShare

FareShare is the UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to nearly 9,500 frontline charities and community groups.

The food we redistribute is nutritious and good to eat. It reaches charities across the UK, including school breakfast clubs, older people’s lunch clubs, homeless shelters, and community cafes. Every week we provide enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people.

Every year, more than three million tonnes of food go to waste in the UK, enough for 7 billion meals. Meanwhile, the cost of living crisis is driving millions in to food insecurity. FareShare has a plan to help tackle the cost of living crisis using England’s surplus food.

We are fortunate to benefit from the support of major retailers, the media, sports ambassadors and a groundswell of public engagement. As a result, there has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness.

FareShare’s Strategy & Vision

Vision: We have the vision of a UK where “No good food goes to waste”.

Mission: To use surplus, fit for consumption, food to feed those who are vulnerable in the UK by supporting front line charitable organisations that tackle the cause and not just the symptoms of food poverty.

Our Purpose: We are doers. We are a community. We change lives.

Our Values: Passion – for our cause and the challenge that lies ahead

Ambition – to go the extra mile and drive the change that must happen.

Respect – for ourselves, each other, our volunteers, our partners and our beneficiaries

Collaboration – it’s only by working with others that we can be stronger

Focus – on providing the best service possible

The role

To manage the successful day to day operations and ensure the ongoing success of the FareShare Southern Central, including:

• Day to day responsibility for operations staff and volunteers
• With Southern Central Manager develop new operational/logistic activity and lead on implementation
• Day to day responsibility for all compliance issues including food hygiene, health and safety and security of the warehouse and the safety and wellbeing of all warehouse staff and volunteers

Main areas of responsibility

Operations

• Co-ordinate the work schedule and daily activities of the warehouse, within the guidelines of FareShare national policies and procedures and the needs of the local community.
• Be responsible for the volunteer operations including training, retention and supervision
• Ensure that all shifts are planned, controlled and filled, and be prepared to work at short notice providing cover for shifts on occasion, including driving the van or navigating.
• Manage and use the in-house stock management database, with responsibility for the training of warehouse staff and volunteers on the database.
• Maintain good relations and communications with food suppliers and community member recipient projects.
• Co-ordinate the advisory visits for CFM organisations ensuring that each receive visits to maintain food safety
• To ensure that the vans are roadworthy and legal (taxed and insured).
• To carry out any other duties which may be reasonably requested.
• With the Manager develop new operational/logistic activity and lead on operational implementation.

Health & Safety, Food Hygiene & Equal Opportunities

• Be responsible for the Health & Safety and security of the project, including warehouse, vehicles, staff and volunteers.
• To carry out and update risk assessments as defined by the FareShare operating manual and ensure risk assessments for all new activity are in place.
• To ensure compliance with all FareShare policies and procedures and industry standards as required by food donors and regulators.
• To maintain all relevant policies and procedures for the project and to ensure that all staff, volunteers, donors, recipients and visitors adhere to them as appropriate.
• To comply with monitoring and evaluation systems as required for the project’s activities and report regularly to the Southern Central Business Development Manager.
• To ensure the service is delivered in accordance with FareShare Equal Opportunities Policy.

Human Resources

• Supervise the warehouse staff on a day to day basis, ensuring that all staff are aware of their responsibilities
• Be responsible for warehouse staff personal development reviews
• Organise volunteer rota in order to cover for the needs of the project.
• Supervise volunteers on a day to day basis encouraging a positive working morale and team work at all times.
• Work closely with the Manager to deliver training programmes.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Experience of working in one or more of the following areas: food distribution, warehousing operation
• Experience of supervising/managing staff
• A full clean driving licence
• Problem solver and competent decision maker
• Team player able to motivate and develop people through positive approaches and experience of working with people who require support
• IT literacy, in particular of using Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with diverse audiences
• A positive attitude and a motivation to collaborate with others

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of taking responsibility for health and safety issues within a food distribution and/or warehousing operation.
• Experience in the management of volunteers and, ideally, experience of working as a volunteer
• Experienced driver – particularly vans/medium sized vehicles
• Fork lift driver – or willingness to train
• Experience of working in highly regulated environment and demonstrable risk assessment capabilities
• Experience of delivering training

Qualifications

Must hold a qualification or be willing to train:

• Qualification in Food Hygiene,
• Health & Safety as it applies to food distribution
• Qualification in HACCP Planning
• Qualification in H & S
• Volunteer supervision
• Fork lift truck qualification

Competencies and behaviours

• A commitment to Equal Opportunities.
• An understanding of, and sympathy with FareShare’s mission.
• Flexibility of approach and ability to work in a team and across other internal teams.

Benefits

• Hybrid / Flexible working, with regular UK travel
• 28 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Employers pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme
• Season ticket loan

Join our welcoming team as we gear up to help even more people! You will provide high-level administrative support to the Chief Executive to facilitate the smooth running of the charity’s operations and governance functions. Your administrative duties will be exciting, challenging and varied as you support the continued development of a dynamic charity.

The cross-organisational nature of this role and the need to work with senior staff and Trustees mean the right person can make a big contribution to our mission to transform lives and the environment through cycling. No formal qualifications are needed for this role, nor is previous charity sector experience essential. What is important are the skills, capabilities, and potential you bring.

For a full list of responsibilities and the person specification, please download our Recruitment Pack on our website.

Benefits:

• Salary of £23,125 - £25,837 (pro rata)
• Pension scheme (5% of salary).
• 31 days holiday per annum (pro rata).
• Company sick pay.
• Staff discounts on refurbished bikes.
• Cycle to work scheme and Techscheme.
• Free cycle training and an annual bike check-up. 
• Discounted Endura cycle clothing.

Application Process:

To apply for this position, please fill out the application form on our website.

Deadline:  Tuesday 12th December 2023 by 9am 

Interviews: Friday 15th December 2023 

We will hold interviews at: The CREATE Centre, Smeaton Road, Bristol, BS1 6XN

Start date:  We are looking to have a candidate in post as soon as possible.

Position Summary

The Senior Project Manager plays a crucial role in efficiently planning, executing, and closing projects. This dynamic role requires strong communication, financial and organisational skills. The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire project lifecycle, ensuring that goals are achieved on time, within scope, and within budget.

Key areas of responsibility

Project Management

· Developing, with the forest team, comprehensive project plans, outlining scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements.

· Establish internal monitoring and tracking systems.

· Ensure adherence to project timelines and milestones. 

· Produce narrative and progress reports with team members for donors as required.

· Monitor and manage project budgets, ensuring financial goals are met.

· Communicate with donors as required.

· Provide support for the campaign lead and other senior members of the organisation as directed.

· Adhere to donor monitoring and evaluation as required by the donor.

· Line Management of forests campaign staff as required.

Finance 

· Monitor and manage project budgets, ensuring financial goals are met.

· Maintain running funder budgets of team expenditure and responding promptly to all internal and external queries.  

· Prepare and assist Campaign & Budget Leads with Forests EIA UK Yearly Budgets

· Prepare and assist Campaign & Budget Leads with new Applications / Operational Report, Budgets

· Assist EIA finance team with Project External Audits

· This role does not require travelling.

Partner Management

· Cultivate strong relationships with overseas partners.

· Work with partners to collaborate to ensure goals, deliverables and reporting

· are on time.

· Ensure budgets and financial reporting are in line with EIA internal and donor requirements.

· Working for financial capacity building of partners around the full reporting cycles specified by funder grant agreements and conducting periodic sample financial due diligence testing on all partner expenditures.

· Ensure adherence to project timelines and milestones.       

Strategic Planning 

· Contribute towards EIA’s Long Term strategic planning process.

· Ensure the alignment of the campaign's strategy and the overall strategy of EIA UK

· Participate in the implementation of EIA’s Theory of Change

· Assist in the production and delivery of campaign strategies through an integrated planning process involving all departments.

· Assist the Campaign Leader in identifying opportunities for cross-collaboration across programmes as well as facilitating and encouraging effective collaboration across all functions.

Risk Management

· Identify potential risks and develop contingency plans.

· Proactively address issues and challenges to prevent project delays.

· Escalate critical issues to senior management when necessary.

Fundraising

· Assist the Fundraising department with campaign fundraising, producing proposals for donors and participating in fundraising activities as necessary.

· Identify grants and funds to develop fundraising proposals.

Communication 

· Communicate project status, issues, and risks to team members and stakeholders.

· Facilitate regular status meetings and reporting.

Monitoring and Evaluation

· Ensure that project deliverables adhere to project requirements.

· Implement and monitor quality assurance processes throughout the project lifecycle.

· Create and implement an M & E system for the forests campaign.

· Ensure the use of tracking project outputs and results.

Person Specification

Essential Experience, Skills and Competencies

· Proven senior experience in delivering projects within the not-for-profit sector.

· Educated to degree level or equivalent or proven relevant experience.

· Completion of the PRINCE2 programme or equivalent.

· Experience working across multiple grants and projects.

· Financial management knowledge, including budgeting and forecasting in nonprofit organisations.

· Experience working with statutory funding from international donors (EG: FCDO- DEFRA- USAID-)

· Strong computer literacy in all standard applications including Microsoft 365, Teams and SharePoint.

· Experience working with remote and overseas staff.

· Broad international experience with multiple partnerships

· Strong inter-personal skills

· Able to demonstrate initiative, adaptive management, and collaborative decision making.

· Experience in fundraising proposals and reports

· Strong organisational skills including information and data management.

· Able to work flexibly and under pressure, juggling multiple activities and effectively prioritise workload. 

· Able to communicate persuasively and informatively to a range of audiences

Preferable

· Experience in Forest and Land use sectors.

· Additional languages: European and or Asian Languages.

The diocese is seeking a Net Zero Carbon Officer to facilitate and drive the work across all our chaplaincies and offices towards achieving our Carbon Net Zero target by 2030.

This role is an opportunity to make an impact in church communities and across the continent.  It is a perfect challenge for someone who is:

· Committed to implementing measures to arrest climate change

· Prepared to engage with a complex range of communities and places

· Comfortable working in a faith context

Details of plans and policies that the role will be driving can be found on the Diocese in Europe website.

The Diocese in Europe is keen to encourage applications from Women and candidates from Global Majority Heritage backgrounds, who are currently under-represented in senior positions in the diocese.

Job Description: Home Visit Advisor

Reporting to: Project Manager

Base: Milton Keynes or home based with extensive regional travel across Oxfordshire

Job Type: Fixed Term (12 months) (FT or PT min 22.5 hours per week).

Salary: £26,000 – 28,000 FTE

The National Energy Foundation

The National Energy Foundation is an independent charity based in Milton Keynes, which has been at the forefront of improving the use of energy in buildings since 1988. We aim to give people, organisations and government the knowledge, support and inspiration they need to understand, manage and reduce the use of energy in buildings.

Role Summary

NEF runs a number of projects that have domestic households at their core. The UK Government is committed to net zero targets by 2050 and has already commenced several large-scale domestic energy retrofit programmes, with grant funding available for low income/high cost households.

Our role of Home Visit Advisor will supplement our existing service, Better Housing Better Health, by following up our telephone advice service with free home energy visits. You will provide advice and guidance to vulnerable households (such as the elderly, young families or those with a health condition) through a home visit, assessing their property for energy efficiency improvements (as well as assessing wellbeing measures) before creating a home visit report to refer into a range of case management services and onward social care and health support mechanisms.

Alongside this, you could be delivering awareness sessions or training to public health or voluntary sector organisations or the public; certainly, you’ll be representing NEF at public meetings and events. This role is very much about communication and people, but you’ll also need be organised, diligent and able to navigate various systems and processes.

This role might be suited to either a current domestic energy assessor or someone with limited experience but looking to enter this sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide home visits across Oxfordshire Monday to Friday 08:00 to 19:30 (most visits take place between 9.30 - 17:00 but flexibility is required).
• Provide advice regarding energy efficiency in the home and assess potential energy efficiency improvements.
• Provide advice and guidance to vulnerable households around general health and safety risks in the home.
• Prepare a comprehensive report of visits to capture an overall picture of the household and follow up actions required.
• Refer the household into any further support organisations or installers as required.
• Prepare and deliver training to a range of audiences, providing information on the programmes and funding available.
• Manage a range of systems and processes, including relevant CRM systems and/or databases.
• Adhere fully to NEF Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Assist the Project Manager with the administration and reporting of projects.
• Support, assist and deputise for other members of the Foundation as workload and/or circumstances might require.
• Other activities as agreed with Line Manager.

Person Specification

· Ability to work with and for the general public (mainly vulnerable households) in a caring and non-judgmental way.

· Excellent verbal (including telephone) and written communication skills.

· An enthusiastic approach and the ability to work both individually and as part of a team.

· The ability to engage with people confidently and effectively; remotely, one-to-one and in groups.

· Highly organised, with a methodical approach to projects and a keen eye for detail.

· Current DBS check (or willingness to acquire one before starting the role).

· Current Domestic Energy Assessor or an interest in energy saving, energy efficiency and renewable energy.

· Ability and willingness to travel. Regular travel is a feature of the job, particularly during autumn, winter and spring.

· Ability to work outside of office hours, by arrangement.

· Familiarity with Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, Word and Access.

· Possession of a full UK driving licence and use of a car with business insurance cover.

Desirable (not essential)

· Experience of working with vulnerable adults and knowledge of principles of safeguarding (Training will be provided).

· Knowledge of the local area (Oxfordshire).

· Knowledge of the Housing Health and Safety Rating system (Training will be provided).

Application process: Please apply with your CV and Cover Letter outlining why you feel you would excel in this role. Applicants who send their CV without a covering letter will not be considered for the role.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Salary: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Milton Keynes: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
   

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Milton Keynes

About Salix

Salix’s role is to support the UK government in driving the transition to a low-carbon future by delivering and administering grant and loan funding schemes on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), the Department for Education (DfE) and the Scottish and Welsh Governments, to public sector organisations.

Salix plays a key role in increasing awareness of energy efficiency and heat decarbonisation across the public sector throughout the UK. We work closely with public sector bodies, establishing trust and long-term relationships, disseminating knowledge, and providing technical and tailored support.

In 2023 Salix’s role expanded beyond the public sector; in January 2023 DESNZ appointed Salix as delivery agent for Wave 2 of the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) and Home Upgrade Scheme (HUG) schemes. Salix is a fast-growing business providing excellence in the schemes it delivers.

It offers a dynamic culture in an environment that invests in its people through training and career progression. Our people are committed and passionate about supporting the government to reach ambitious net-zero targets. This is the future, and we are proud and excited to be part of it.

Role

Senior Finance Business Partner

Salary & Benefits

· £46,000 - £67,000 DOE

·This role is hybrid working and can be based from Salix’s Manchester or London offices (2 days per week). For candidates working from the Manchester office, occasional travel to London will be required.

· 28 days annual leave + bank holidays + up to 3 additional days during the Christmas period

· Enhanced maternity / paternity leave and shared parental leave

· Contributory pension scheme with up to 10% match of your contribution

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to lead on all aspects of the of the financial monitoring and reporting (including the preparation, review, and submission of annual and monthly cashflow forecasts) for the public sector schemes being delivered by Salix on behalf of DESNZ and the Scottish and Welsh Governments. 

The role reports to the Head of Finance Business Partnering and will work closely with the Salix public sector delivery team to ensure the financial information provided by grant recipients, including cashflow forecasts, are accurate and reflect the status of their project.  This will include attending meetings with grant recipients and developing strong and professional working relationships with a variety of non-finance stakeholders.

 Key responsibilities will include;

• Lead on the preparation and submission of all financial aspects of reporting for public sector schemes
• Review processes for the cashflow forecasting for public sector schemes, analysing how information is obtained from grant recipients.
• Work with grant recipients to help them understand the importance of accurate forecasts, developing templates and tools, and training where needed.
• Build strong relationships with internal (delivery team) and external (grant recipients) stakeholders to advise on financial aspects of the schemes.
• Work with the Head of Finance Business Partnering to develop annual forecasts including underspend reporting.
• Review, update, and document our existing processes against the requirements of the schemes, highlighting gaps and putting in place mechanisms to ensure processes are as efficient as possible and there is a culture of continuous improvement.
• Proactively support and challenge team members and other members of the Finance Management Team to embed good practice.

About You

You will be a fully qualified accountant with post-qualified experience and the proven ability to work across a range of internal and external stakeholders. You will have experience managing stakeholders to advise and inform on key financial reporting metrics which will inform long-term decision making. You will enjoy driving improvements and driving change and have experience managing multiple projects at any time.

How to Apply

For more information on the role please apply below or contact Holly Arrowsmith at Ivy Rock Partners or Will Ryan at Ivy Rock Partners. 

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 3rd January 2024.

Essex Wildlife Trust are the county’s leading conservation charity, committed to protecting wildlife and inspiring a lifelong love of nature; and we would love you to join our committed and enthusiastic team. Our values are Impactful, Collaborative, United and Proactive.

We have an opportunity for a passionate Wilder Community Ranger to work with the Essex Wildlife Trust and National Lottery Heritage Fund on an ongoing transformative partnership project to help reverse the nature and climate emergencies. Nextdoor Nature Essex was launched in June 2022 and builds on learnings taken from the Wildlife Trust’s community organising approach, empowering people from across Essex lead action for wildlife within their communities, reclaiming and creating green and blue spaces for nature. We need a Wilder Essex, with more people on nature’s side. For more information on #WilderTowns and #WilderVillages, please visit our website.

The successful applicant will be personable, organised and committed to supporting, upskilling and facilitating local people to empower themselves to act for nature, providing specific workshops and sessions to demonstrate activities that maximise biodiversity, species recovery and sustainability. A significant part of the role will be supporting ongoing relationships with already established communities, investigating in their training and resource requirements, and planning actions to create a lasting legacy.

This role is well suited to applicants who are enthusiastic about engaging with communities, for inclusion, and for restoring nature - employing practical techniques for restoration and habitat management. It is essential that the successful person has experience of developing and supporting community activities and projects and a confident public speaker with demonstratable practical work experience.

The role is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week on a fixed-term contract until September 2024, at which point a review will take place. The starting salary is £22,575.00 per annum.

This role provides an exciting career opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a real difference for wildlife and people in Essex. For more information and a full job description, please visit our website. 

To apply, please complete an application form via our website by 9:00am on Thursday 04 January 2024. The interviews are arranged for week commencing 08 January 2024.

This position will be a key part of the Commercial & Visitor Services team, ensuring that our visitor operations run like clockwork.

The role will use a range of specialist software and Office 365 tools to plan and coordinate key aspects of our day-to-day visitor operations, alongside our Visitor Welcome & Retail Supervisor, while taking a lead on our organisational diary and the logistical planning for a programme of unique events here at the Gardens.

Displaying an aptitude for systems and processes, and an eye for detail, the role will build excellent relationships with our event partners, and internal teams across commercial, engagement; and operations to help to embed a welcoming, inclusive, and innovative culture at Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

Operational & Duty Management

· Maintain a deep understanding of the botanical gardens' layout, features, technical info, and visitor behaviour to ensure that day-to-day activities are perfectly planned and organised; leading daily briefings when required.

· Departmental champion, content manager, and system administrator for our organisation’s cloud-based diary system.

· Coordinate onsite contractors to ensure that the site is always clean and well-presented during opening hours and events.

· Responsible to planning the supporting infrastructure such as car parking is in place for day visitors and evening events; including managing key relationship with local partners to provide additional resource.

· A key member of the Duty Management team with regular responsibility for some weekend work, late openings, and the coordination of our duty management rota throughout the year.

· Work alongside our Marketing Manager and Visitor Welcome & Retail Supervisor to ensure that events are promoted on site.

· Regular working with the functions and hospitality team based at the gardens including regular meetings and logistical planning to ensure a seamless working relationship between our teams.

Commercial

· Logistical lead for events, large and small, in conjunction with freelance event producers, partners, with a focus on budget management, briefing across teams, and compliance.

· Work with our Head of Commercial & Visitor Services and Welcome Team to provide support for a new offer of group packages and experiences, commercial filming and photoshoots, and other commercial bookings.

· Act as the lead for commercial event hires across a range of indoor and outdoor spaces at The Gardens.

· Work with our finance and accounts team to ensure that all suppliers are paid on time, and that clients are invoiced for services.

· Maintain accurate and clear records of contracts, suppliers, expenses, and post-event evaluations for continuous improvement and management of budgets.

· Work with food & beverage suppliers to provide additional offers to our team.

Volunteers

· Work with our Head of Engagement and Head of Commercial & Visitor Services to recruit, train, schedule, and retain visitor experience volunteers associated with daytime visitor experience and evening events.

Global Cooksafe Coalition is looking for a Global Communications Manager (Remote)

• Location: Home based, remote role

• Contract: Between 0.7-1 FTE, with flexibility for the right person

ABOUT US

The Global Cooksafe Coalition (GCC) is an exciting coalition of experts committed to the electrification of cooking in all buildings in the OECD by 2040 and worldwide by 2045. Launched in Australia, the GCC already represents celebrity chefs, major global property companies and leaders in health, aid and development, climate change and renewable energy. The GCC secretariat team is based in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the US.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for an experienced communications professional to shape the voice of the GCC and drive international communications strategy.

You have delivered communications and digital for campaigning organisations or corporates with demonstrated impacts. You have at least 10 years experience in a senior strategic communications role. You show initiative, take responsibility for leading your work, and coordinate well with partners across many sectors and timezones. You are passionate about creating compelling stories, with demonstrated experience in PR and media liaison, written communications, management, message creation and multi-stakeholder engagement.

You will understand that both the message and messenger are important and know how to target communications to various audiences. You are familiar with the issue areas relevant to the GCC’s objectives.

This is a great role for someone passionate about health and the environment and with the communication skills to make a significant impact.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy:

• Deliver and refine the GCC communications strategy

• Use GCC activities to develop communication campaigns engaging diverse stakeholders and audiences.

Media liaison and PR:

• Develop relationships with key journalists

• Build media contact databases

• Prepare pitch content for media

• Develop key messaging

• Develop PR and media strategies

• Identify media opportunities.

Management Skills:

• Manage external contractors

• Manage the Digital Engagement Manager position

• Identify HR needs to build a global communications team.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• The opportunity to work as part of a highly dynamic, international group of individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with ambition and a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work;

• A significant opportunity to shape and grow a dynamic new international organisation, with existing connections to global philanthropy;

• A flexible work environment and the space to shape and continuously develop your role;

• Competitive remuneration (relevant to location).

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

Director of Industry Transformation

Our Client is an industry-led network with 700+ business member organisations spanning the entire built environment value chain. The breadth of knowledge and desire for change across the membership allows them to collaborate to enable and inspire accelerated leadership and action from within. Similarly, the strength of influence from the collective network yields a powerful message to the government; they are able to inform and influence policy at national and local levels. 

The role:

Our client is looking for an outstanding Director of Industry Transformation, to primarily lead and shape their industry-facing programmatic work which has been catalysing shifts in industry-wide sustainability education and practices since 2007. 

The successful candidate will deliver on the role’s purpose of bringing together research and practices from across industry, academia, and civil society, and deliver world-class guidance by facilitating collaborative working between the our clients team, members, and partners. 

This work is currently focused on the organisations’ 2025 strategy impact areas of net-zero carbon, and climate resilience and nature.

As a director and member of the Leadership Team, the individual will also be involved in the design and implementation of overall organisational strategy and contribute to the day-to-day operational decision-making. 

The right candidate will have extensive experience from an advisory, consultancy, commercial or research background, and will come with significant knowledge of the property and construction industry. Knowledge and understanding of climate change mitigation, climate resilience & adaptation, and nature & biodiversity in a built environment context is required and passion for our clients mission, and a personal drive to succeed within it, is a must. 

Key competencies

•    Highest standards of honesty and integrity 

•    Strong commercial awareness

•    Ability to develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships

•    Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills 

•    Excellent facilitation skills, with the ability to aid groups with diverse perspectives to build consensus around ambitious and progressive ideas

•    Excellent research and analytical skills with exemplary standards of quality, accuracy and timeliness 

•    Exemplary planning, organisational and project management skills 

•    Aptitude in agile decision-making and problem-solving 

•    Creativity and problem-solving mindset  

Experience, knowledge and qualifications

Essential

•    Extensive experience in advisory, consultancy, commercial or research roles 

•    Experience of generating income and developing new business, including developing and managing budgets of a similar scale to those outlined in this job description

•    Significant knowledge of the property and construction industry, ideally encompassing technical understanding of sustainable design and engineering (of buildings and/or built environment infrastructure) as well as appreciation of a broad range of development financing models

•    Deep and wide-ranging knowledge and understanding of climate change mitigation, climate resilience & adaptation, and nature & biodiversity in a built environment context

•    Degree in relevant sustainability and/or building related subject, or equivalent professional experience

•    Experience of various research methodologies including qualitative, quantitative and digital 

•    Strong line management and leadership experience in terms of motivating and inspiring team performance 

•    Strong existing network of relevant contacts in UK built environment industry and UK government

•    Research interests that include the interaction between built environment, sustainability themes and socio-economic impacts and co-benefits

Desirable

•    Property, construction, or sustainability related professional qualifications such as from RICS, RIBA, IEMA

•    Experience obtaining funding from corporates/foundations/gov agencies

•    Knowledge of current and emerging technological innovations 

•    Appreciation of new and alternative business and economic models

•    International experience and understanding of sustainable development in different jurisdictions

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any protected characteristic. They are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued. Their commitment to inclusivity means they support flexible work arrangements, ensuring work-life balance for all. They prioritise accessibility and will gladly accommodate any needs upon request, as they believe in providing a barrier-free recruitment process.

Location:  Remote working with regular scheduled visits to the London Head Office

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time 

Salary:  £80,000 - £90,000 dependent upon experience

Benefits: 28 days holidays plus Bank holidays 3 days closure between Christmas and New Year Enhanced Pension BUPA Cashback Scheme

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Our Communications and Advocacy Manager will oversee all communications, media work and advocacy for the Royal Forestry Society (RFS).

About the RFS

For more than 140 years, the RFS has dedicated itself to sharing knowledge on the art and science of woodland management so that the accumulated wisdom and experience of landowners, foresters, arborists and others is transferred from one generation to another.

Communicating effectively to our membership and beyond through our print and digital media and through our advocacy work is key to achieving our objectives.

Transparency, honesty and equity are important for our small team. Everyone is supported and valued for the important role they play in the charity. We are flexible and accommodating in the way that we work together.  The successful candidate will receive a tailored training package and will be supported in their progress and development by their line manager.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Help develop and deliver and take responsibility for coordinating RFS Communications & Media strategy and public relations (PR) plan.
• Provide line management to the RFS Digital Communications Officer.
• Provide oversight of overall functionality, content, layout, and aesthetic of the RFS website as well as oversight of web and social media analytics.
• Keep abreast of political, and especially forestry policy developments and innovations, in order to advise RFS colleagues regarding appropriate responses and actions and assist with the composition and submission of relevant consultation responses as required.
• Write the news section for each issue of the Quarterly Journal of Forestry (QJF) and identify appropriate contacts for possible future articles that the editors can follow up.
• Communicate strong, positive, and informative messages about the value of forestry in its broadest sense, and the work of the RFS to our membership and to a broader audience.
• Research, commission, and place articles in target publications.
• Forge or strengthen contact with identified media and political/policy sources, including being a first point of contact for television and radio broadcasters.
• Create and commission case studies, blogs, and other digital media material.
• Liaise with representatives from other forestry sector organisations to enable knowledge exchange and collaboration as required.
• Play an active role in promoting RFS events and initiatives as required.
• Develop current digital events (for example, RFS Book Club) to reach broader audiences, alongside the Digital Communications Officer and Training and Events Officer.
• Arrange QJF Editorial panel meetings, Media Team meetings and PR and Comms Advisory group meetings.
• Schedule, compile, edit, and publish the e-news bulletin for RFS members, on a fortnightly basis alongside the Digital Communications Officer.
• Compile and manage a Communications and Content Calendar alongside the Digital Communications Officer to prepare clear messaging plans and ensure consistency across platforms (print & digital).
• Represent the RFS at other external events when required.
• Undertake other duties as reasonably requested, including support for other team members and cover in their absence.

Ideally, candidates will be based reasonably close to the RFS office near Banbury.  Remotely based candidates will be considered, but the successful candidates will be expected to attend face to face meetings at the office at least 2-3 times per month.

Candidates will need to be willing and able to travel for an average of 3-4 days in each month, attending meetings and conferences, occasionally requiring an overnight stay. Time off in lieu (TOIL) will be provided when required to work outside of normal contracted hours.

Person specification
Essential characteristics

• A confident communicator, able to work across different teams.
• An interest and appreciation of the value of trees and forestry.
• Good judgement of what makes engaging content.
• Advanced written English, editing and proofreading skills.
• Personable and positive, and capable of developing good professional relationships internally and with partner organisations.
• Demonstrable project management and organisational skills, with attention to detail and an ability to juggle different projects at the same time while maintaining high standards.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and a desire to communicate effectively to people from all backgrounds and communities.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, varied environment with flexibility and the ability to think on own feet to produce creative solutions.
• Proven ability to communicate across multiple media and to act as a trusted spokesperson.

Essential Skills and experience

• Excellent organisation and planning skills
• Current or recent experience of working in the media, policy or public relations.
• Experience delivering a variety of innovative and successful communication campaigns.
• Experience in using digital media in professional environment.
• A full UK driving licence and the confidence to drive to any location in England and Wales.

Desirable

• Experience of line management.
• A degree or professional qualifications in a relevant area.
• Knowledge of Government’s forestry and environmental policies.

This post is subject to satisfactory references.

Application Closing Date: December 31, 2023 at 23:00 GMT

Location: Flexible within the UK (with the right to work in the UK a must).

Term: full time - 35 hours a week 

Organisation: Global Greengrants Fund UK

Salary: Salaries at Global Greengrants Fund UK (GGF UK) are dependent on applicable salary scales, internal pay policies including equity considerations and budget. Due to the ways in which salary negotiations perpetuate existing structural inequities, GGF UK has moved away from salary negotiation processes for any candidate. Our best offer for this position is £37,000 per annum for an 18-month fixed term contract. 

Benefits: We have improved our benefits package and we now offer 10% employer’s pension contribution, remote and flexible remote working, generous family and sick leave, employee assistance programme, health and life insurances, 28 days annual leave plus all UK bank holidays.

About Global Greengrants Fund:

Global Greengrants Fund (GGF) supports grassroots activists and civil society organisations around the world working to address environmental and social justice in over 160 countries.  GGF applies a participatory and decentralised model in making grants to grassroots groups through regional and thematic boards of advisors, global partner networks and independent funds, to support grassroots environmental and social justice action.

Global Greengrants Fund comprises two organisations located in the USA, Global Greengrants Fund Inc (established in 1993), and Global Greengrants Fund UK (established in 2012). The two organisations work closely together with a shared grantmaking programme and strategic collaboration at the senior leadership level. GGF UK consists of nine staff members working on fundraising and influencing philanthropy; finance; communications; and operations, with all of these functions operating autonomously but in close collaboration with their US counterpart functions.

In 2023, Global Greengrants Fund is amid a strategic journey in which we collectively centre our values, including diversity, equity and inclusion, and organisational care in our work, and to rediscover our identity and potential after 30 years of work. We have experienced tremendous growth over the past two years and we are thoughtfully, yet rapidly, growing our annual grantmaking, our philanthropic advocacy, and our global partnerships and collaborations to new levels. This includes creating a globally networked learning organisation and transforming our organisational culture to be more collaborative and self-steering – we call this our transformational journey. The Finance and Operations Administrator needs to understand the challenges and opportunities that come with these transformations and is able to remain flexible, steady, and adaptable.

The role

Global Greengrants Fund UK is looking to hire an energetic and passionate individual who will play a key role in collaborating across teams to support finance and operations. They work to ensure that all financial transactions are entered and recorded correctly, that all payment related queries are followed up to completion and that all financial records are maintained appropriately. They will support the grant making processes by working with the grants management team to track and monitor payment processes to completion, including through liaising with payment service providers. They will undertake general operations and administration duties, including supporting recruitments, being the first point of contact for suppliers and vendors, purchasing and maintaining equipment and scheduling meetings and events. 

As part of the finance and operations team, they will join a growing team currently staffed by four members in the UK. In the present accountability structures the Finance and Operations Administrator, GGF UK is line managed by the Director of Finance and Operations, GGF UK while building and working in more self-organised and collaborative ways.

The candidate profile.

The successful applicant will have significant relevant experience in a similar role in a charitable, environmental, development, and/or grant-making organisation. They demonstrate knowledge and experience in charity/nonprofit grant accounting/financial issues and dealing with financial information and processes, and understand accounting principles, and have knowledge of accounting and budgeting processes. They demonstrate excellent administrative and organisational skills, and the ability to ensure accuracy of work and demonstrate precise attention to detail. They have experience dealing with administrative processes and office administration, especially in a non-profit, remote organisation. They will have skills to give, receive and work with feedback constructively. They also thrive in a virtual environment, motivated to take on challenges and collaboratively find innovative and creative solutions. English fluency is a must.

The right candidate will understand GGF’s core values and be committed to the guiding principles and mission of GGF and ensure they uphold them in the way they take up the responsibilities of the role.

Are you passionate about the natural world? Do you want to play a part in protecting it for future generations? Can you inspire people through storytelling to take up this cause?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join the team at Leighton Moss, to be an excellent ambassador for both the reserve and the RSPB and spread the work we are doing into the community.

Membership Recruitment Officer
Reference: NOV20234118
Location: Leighton Moss Reserve, Carnforth
Salary: £23,489.00 - £25,216.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave

What’s the role about?

This role is based at Leighton Moss nature reserve, the Membership Recruitment Officer is a key part of the team that provides the Great Welcome for visitors to the reserve, as well as inspiring people to become lifelong members of the RSPB. The role will also involve occasional travel to local external venues to speak to members of the public about membership and promote Leighton Moss.

About Leighton Moss

Leighton Moss is a flagship RSPB reserve located in the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The reserve is home to some fantastic wildlife including marsh harriers, bittern and otters. As part of the Welcome team you’ll be at the heart of the action, greeting some of our 100’000 visitors per year. The memberships you recruit will generate vital income which the RSPB can use to help save nature.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to join a great team that is making a real difference and inspiring people to save nature;
• A set salary, rather than working to commission;
• An annual volunteer day either with the RSPB or another charity of your choosing;
• 34 days’ annual leave (including 8 bank holidays);
• Full training and comprehensive induction; and
• Career progression opportunities within Europe's largest conservation charity.

What we need from you:

You don’t need to know much about birds, nor do you need to know much about conservation, as we run a thorough induction program and offer fantastic training and ongoing support.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Enthusiasm and passion for saving nature;
• Enjoy working outdoors - solo as well as part of a team;
• A good story-teller and a confident communicator;
• A resilience to rejection;
• Motivational - Both with yourself and others;
• Experience in a customer-facing role;
• Comfortable asking people for monthly donations;
• A full driving licence (manual);
• Happy to work 3 out of 4 weekends, and bank holidays.

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Fundraising/sales experience
• Used to working to targets

The closing date for this vacancy is 25th December, with an intended interview date of week commencing 8th January 2024.

Please note that we are actively recruiting for this role and reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient applications have been received so please don't hesitate in applying.

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

Please note that in order to be considered for this post you will be required to upload your CV and complete a short online application form. If you wish to include a cover letter, please ensure that this is a part of your CV document.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

No agencies please.

Corporate Partnerships Manager - Unlocking Opportunities for Nature Enthusiasts

Are you passionate about making nature accessible to all? Do you thrive on building meaningful corporate partnerships that support a noble cause? If so, this opportunity is for you!

Are you an experienced income generator with a knack for securing partnerships between £100k - £1 million? Can you demonstrate success in on-boarding new corporate partners and fostering existing relationships? Do you possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to develop compelling fundraising proposals? If yes, we want to hear from you.

Your Responsibilities:

• Review and enhance the Corporate Fundraising Strategy for optimum impact.
• Foster collaboration and support among internal colleagues to ensure strategy alignment.

• Provide exceptional stewardship to existing relationships, ensuring deliverables are met.

• Test and implement new corporate fundraising strategies and engagement approaches.

You are able to:

• Unleash creativity in packaging opportunities for donors through compelling storytelling.
• Demonstrate commitment to achieving exceptional results consistently.
• Work independently with flexibility and adaptability.
• Manage multiple tasks, striking a balance between new business development and nurturing existing relationships.

Benefits:

• £40,000 pa
• Remote working: occasional travel into office for meetings
• 35 hours per week
• Career development training & progression opportunities
• Inclusive team culture
• Remote working flexibility

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.